A helicopter crashed onto the roof of a rain-shrouded midtown Manhattan skyscraper Monday, killing the pilot and briefly triggering memories of 9/11, though it appeared to be an accident.New York Police Commissioner James O'Neill said the helicopter took off from the 34th Street heliport at about 1:32 p.m. and crashed on the roof of 787 Seventh Avenue about 11 minutes later, sparking a fire at the building blocks away from Times Square."The fire has been extinguished, and members continue to operate in response to fuel leaking from the helicopter," the New York Fire Department said. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said there is no indication the crash was terror-related and there is no active threat to the city.The NYFD says the pilot of the twin-engine Agusta A109E helicopter was the person killed in crash. Multiple media outlets identified the pilot as Tim McCormack. No one else was injured. According to preliminary information, the pilot was the only person on board the chopper, Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said. "The helicopter is pretty obliterated at this point," de Blasio said in an interview with CNN. "It was obviously a very hard hit, there was a fire on top of that. There's not much left of that helicopter. But look, we don't know what happened and why it happened. This is very unusual."The 19-year-old helicopter was linked to a real estate company founded by Italian-born investor Daniele Bodini, according to FAA records. The company referred an inquiry to a lawyer. A message was left with the attorney seeking comment.The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into the crash, Bergen said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation."If you're a New Yorker, you have a level of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), right, from 9/11. And I remember that morning all too well. So as soon as you hear an aircraft hit a building, I think my mind goes where every New Yorker's mind goes," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.The visibility in New York was extremely poor at the time of the crash, with moderate to heavy rain falling and visibility at Central Park down to only 1.25 miles, CNN reported.President Donald Trump was briefed on the situation and praised first responders for their efforts. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

NEW YORK —

A helicopter crashed onto the roof of a rain-shrouded midtown Manhattan skyscraper Monday, killing the pilot and briefly triggering memories of 9/11, though it appeared to be an accident.

New York Police Commissioner James O'Neill said the helicopter took off from the 34th Street heliport at about 1:32 p.m. and crashed on the roof of 787 Seventh Avenue about 11 minutes later, sparking a fire at the building blocks away from Times Square.

"The fire has been extinguished, and members continue to operate in response to fuel leaking from the helicopter," the New York Fire Department said.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said there is no indication the crash was terror-related and there is no active threat to the city.

The NYFD says the pilot of the twin-engine Agusta A109E helicopter was the person killed in crash. Multiple media outlets identified the pilot as Tim McCormack. No one else was injured.

According to preliminary information, the pilot was the only person on board the chopper, Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said.

"The helicopter is pretty obliterated at this point," de Blasio said in an interview with CNN. "It was obviously a very hard hit, there was a fire on top of that. There's not much left of that helicopter. But look, we don't know what happened and why it happened. This is very unusual."

The 19-year-old helicopter was linked to a real estate company founded by Italian-born investor Daniele Bodini, according to FAA records. The company referred an inquiry to a lawyer. A message was left with the attorney seeking comment.

Images from the scene of today’s helicopter crash at 787 7th Ave. in Manhattan. #FDNY members remain on scene. There is one fatality reported. pic.twitter.com/7qyyJWrMsw

The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into the crash, Bergen said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Policemen stand near emergency services vehicles after a helicopter crash-landed on top of a building in midtown Manhattan in New York on June 10, 2019.

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A policeman gestures near fire trucks after a helicopter crash-landed on top of a building in midtown Manhattan in New York on June 10, 2019.

"If you're a New Yorker, you have a level of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), right, from 9/11. And I remember that morning all too well. So as soon as you hear an aircraft hit a building, I think my mind goes where every New Yorker's mind goes," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

The visibility in New York was extremely poor at the time of the crash, with moderate to heavy rain falling and visibility at Central Park down to only 1.25 miles, CNN reported.

President Donald Trump was briefed on the situation and praised first responders for their efforts.

I have been briefed on the helicopter crash in New York City. Phenomenal job by our GREAT First Responders who are currently on the scene. THANK YOU for all you do 24/7/365! The Trump Administration stands ready should you need anything at all.